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22nd September 2009
Amla also know as amalaki, dhatriphala and in Sanskrit and Emblica officinalis scientifically, is the most widely used herb in the ayurvedic system of medicine. it maintains balance amongst three Doshas of wind, bile and phelgm (Vayu, Pitta and Cough) an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
There are a number of simple home remedies that can be put together from ingredients that are found around your house. They are able to effectively treat everything from acne to hair loss. What are these simple home remedies?
Bad breath can be dealt with... Read >
Author: Charles Silverman16th September 2009
Both the Cherokee and the early American settlers used a decoction of hydrangea for calculous diseases with great success. This herb was considered by Dr. Edward E. Shook to be remarkable, with curative powers that were better than any other herb. This ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th September 2009
Horsetail has been used for healing in both Chinese and Asian cultures. During times of famine, the Romans ate horsetail shoots, while Native Americans used horsetail as a diuretic for kidney problems, cancer, and dropsy to increase blood circulation. T... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th August 2009
Common symptom of the kidney stones is a debilitating, shooting, intense pain in the abdomen. A kidney stone still stuck in the kidney would cause severe pain on one side, near the lower back.
But if it has moved down your ureter, the passage connectin... Read >
Author: steven marks07th August 2009
Herbs for weight loss help to shed excess weight and. Self herbs are popular also because it requires no extra costs - they are cheap. Let see how safe home herbal medicine for slimming.
Is it possible to independently collect and prepare herbal slimmi... Read >
Author: ayurvedicherbal07th August 2009
Herbs for weight loss help to shed excess weight and. Self herbs are popular also because it requires no extra costs - they are cheap. Let see how safe home herbal medicine for slimming.
Is it possible to independently collect and prepare herbal slimmi... Read >
Author: ayurvedicherbal29th July 2009
Well-groomed and healthy hair - the dream of every woman, in fact they are complementary and emphasize the overall image is an indispensable part of female beauty. And this is no surprise: a lot of social issues show that when studying the lady men pay sp... Read >
Author: herbalcure3025th July 2009
The common cold is supposed to be one of the most trivial of ailments, and yet is responsible for significant absences from work and school, both for adults as well as children. While it is common for adults to be affected about 2 - 4 times a year, and fo... Read >
Author: jerry james16th July 2009
Acupuncture and weight loss
Acupuncture is considered as a new alternative medicine that helps to suppress appetite and lose weight. It has been an integral part of Chinese therapy centuries. Normally this treatment is conducted by the insertion of ver... Read >
Author: Vida Curnutt16th July 2009
All of us from time to time suffer a minor cut or abrasion. Children will certainly have the occasional accident that results in a skinned knee or elbow or a cut on their hands or feet. Most of these conditions are not serious - unless the wound is extens... Read >
Author: jerry james01st July 2009
Chronic inflammation causing temporary narrowing of the airways is descriptive of asthma. This creates breathing problems, wheezing and coughing and, because exhaling is difficult, there is a build up of waste product in the body resulting in general ill ... Read >
Author: MichaelWilliam01st July 2009
The appearance of the tongue is generally unaffected but severe pain is experienced, expecially when the tongue comes into contact with spicy or hot food, citrus, or toothpaste. Post-menopausal women are most at risk of developing this condition. Potentia... Read >
Author: jerry28th June 2009
I love coffee; this could be the title of the next best seller for all the employees. Hours spent waiting for the beloved coffee-break, to relax and collect energy again. There are a lot of legends and curiosities on the creation of this miraculous bevera... Read >
Author: dinesh55319th June 2009
Recalling Jean Sheppard's immortal line, "My father wove a tapestry of profanities which still hangs over Lake Michigan," discouraged and disgruntled lemon pepper detox dieters often spin-out vile tapestries of their own, volubly complaining about how the... Read >
Author: Bianca Worsley11th June 2009
Clean teeth, pleasant breath and healthy gums all contribute to a beautiful smile. Bad breath is mainly caused by poor digestion or unbrushed teeth. Proper diet should be followed along with cleaning of teeth twice a day. A toothache is any pain or sorene... Read >
Author: Kirsty04th June 2009
Even though bayberry is known best for the candle wax that is made from its fragrant berries, the dried root bark is used very often for its medicinal properties. Bayberry has been long used as a tonic to treat both diarrhea and external wounds. This he... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th June 2009
I love coffee; this could be the title of the next best seller for all the employees. Hours spent waiting for the beloved coffee-break, to relax and collect energy again. There are a lot of legends and curiosities on the creation of this miraculous bevera... Read >
Author: martinapp21st April 2009
Amaranth is an herb full of vitamins. It was traditionally used by Native Americans in both Central and North America as a survival food. This herb has been cultivated for thousands of years in many different cultures due to the fact that it grows well ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th March 2009
Cold is one of the most commonly encountered conditions that is not a serious ailment but is very irritating and disturbs the daily routine work of a person. It is caused by the viral infection and is commonly known as influenza.
Honey and lemon tea? L... Read >
Author: John Adison10th March 2009
If you are suffering from eczema, a natural eczema treatment is available for you. It’s very appealing because it’s a natural means of helping our body cope with many problems with little or no side effects.
You may not know it yet, but a natural ... Read >
Author: Caksut05th February 2009
I may add the following recipe for American patent yeast :-Take half a pound of hops and two pailfuls of water; mix and boil them till the liquid is reduced one half; strain the decoction into a tub, and when luke-warm add half a peck of malt. In the mean... Read >
Author: Jackson Sabin11th December 2008
Eastern cultures use various spices and herbs in cookery, religious rituals and medicine. Eastern beautiful women found great cosmetic qualities in spices long ago and use them successfully. Today I’d like to tell about one of such plants – turmeric.
... Read >
Author: Carole Parker02nd December 2008
Cold is a very common problem that often comes in our daily life. It is very irritating and disturbs the daily routine work of a person. It is caused by the viral infection. There are some effective home remedies that help to get rid of common cold.
... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt16th November 2008
It is been thought the pain of kidney stones is similar to giving birth. But, even as childbirth is a welcome and predicable occasion the sudden, excruciating pain of a kidney stone strikes without warning.
Such is the distress and the pain of this; it... Read >
Author: richersiamon29th July 2008
It is easy to learn how to make your own herbal home recipes. Herbal remedies are definitely a great way to treat any minor or common ailments that your family members may have. Just imagine the ease and convenience if you know how and what to do about tr... Read >
Author: Romen14th July 2008
History---The Apple is a fruit of the temperate zones and only reaches perfection in their cooler regions. It is a fruit of long descent and in the Swiss lake-dwellings small apples have been found, completely charred but still showing the seed-valves and... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th July 2008
Herb therapy Herb therapyFor stomach cold type. The chief symptoms of this type are watery vomitus, tastelessness, fondness of hot drinks, chilliness of epigastrium with fondness for hot fomentation and whitish moist coating of the tongue.... Read >
Author: trisa wang 09th July 2008
green tea Mastiffs is an acute pyogenic infection of the breast in pregnant and breast-feeding women. At the early stage, the breast may develop an induration with local swelling and tenderness, the skin is normal or slightly red i... Read >
Author: jackyluo09th July 2008
Tuberculosis This is a chronic tuberculous disease of the cervical lymph nodes, and it can be divided into 3 stages. At the early stage, the lymph nodes are hard and as big as a bean, movable and covered with normal skin without ... Read >
Author: jackyluo09th July 2008
Woad root Erysipelas is an inflammatory disease of the skin with a bright red skin lesion, often occuring on the head and face or on the leg. Erysipelas on the head and face is called Baotou Huodan with a prompt appearance of a r... Read >
Author: jackyluo09th July 2008
Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are rock like structures formed in the kidney. The stones are made out of certain substances that are found in the urine and can block the flow of urine and cause bladder inflammation.
The kidney stones can ... Read >
Author: John Mathew09th July 2008
Jaundice is a condition in which yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes occur due to an increase in the bile pigments, namely, bilirubin in the blood. In many cases, yellowness in the white part of the eyes is more obvious than in the skin.... Read >
Author: John Mathew07th July 2008
Recipes ,Tibetan Medicine This includes the main recipes and modified recipes. The main recipe is composed of Herba Morina, Radix Ligular ia, Radix Euphorbia, Rhizoma Acorus salamus, Sallucidum and Fructus Piper longi. Modification can... Read >
Author: trisa wang 19th June 2008
Herb Therapy For chronic bronchitis caused by cold phlegm. The rules of treatment are to dry the dampness and to eliminate phlegm. The formula is Er Chen Tang Jia Jian.Constituents:Dried old orange peel 12gPJnellia (tuber) 12gTuckah... Read >
Author: trisa wang 18th June 2008
Bed rest is important to reduce complications, and analgesics and sedative cough mixture may be used. Antibiotics should be reserved for treatment of bacterial complications. Antihistamines are of value only in allergic or vasomotor rhinitis.
In traditi... Read >
Author: jackyluo17th June 2008
Aphonia is a clinical symptom with difficulty producing the voice or speaking in a hoarse voice due to dysfunction of the lungs and kidneys. It can be divided into 4 types:
A:Patients with aphonia due to attack of wind-cold pathogens to the body surfac... Read >
Author: jackyluo17th June 2008
This is a chronic skin disease on the nose with unclearly demarcated erythema and dilated capillary blood vessels without pain or itching. The erythematous skin lesion may occur on other parts of face, and small nodules and pustules may occur on or around... Read >
Author: jackyluo13th June 2008
This is an eye disease, also called red eye, with sudden onset of blood congestion and increase of secretion in the eyes, aversion to hotness, photophobia, lacrimation, pain and itching. It can be divided into 2 types: Patients with wind-heat type may su... Read >
Author: jackyluo04th June 2008
Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. In the past, scurvy was common among sailors and other peop... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th May 2008
Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some time or other. It occurs when you need to drive out the excess air that builds up in your body. The gut from oesophagus to rectum contains a lot of gases, but mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, whic... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown08th May 2008
Three of four figs should be soaked overnight in water after being cleaned thoroughly in hot water. They should be taken first thing in the morning along with the water in which they were soaked. They should also be taken in evening in the similar manner.... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th April 2008
Family - Cucurbitaceae
Names - Hindi - Karela
English - Bitter Gourd
Sanskrit - Karavella
Bengali - Karela
Marathi - Karle
Kannada - Hagal
Tamil - Pakal, Pavakka
Malayalam - Kaippakaya
Description: It is a climber, stem is slender pubescent wit... Read >
Author: Alien10th April 2008
Azadirachta indica (Neem) extract also has marked hypoglycemic properties.
Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar) Leaf material stimulates insulin secretion and has blood sugar reducing properties.
Tenospora cordifolia (Gilo) enhances glucose utilization and ch... Read >
Author: Alien02nd April 2008
Pruritus (Itch) was thought to be transmitted along the same pathway as pain, although recent research has found that itching has its own neural pathways. An itch caused by histamine is transmitted to the brain by a different neural pathway. Sometimes hem... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
An Eye Stye (sty) is a common infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash. Due to eye styes it causes a sore similar to a pimple in the gland at the edge of the eyelid which leads to blockage of the hair follicles that may become swollen. It is develops ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown28th March 2008
Fever is a good thing. It's your body's attempt to kill off invading bacteria and other nasty organisms that can't survive the heat. The hypothalamus, which is the body's thermostat, senses the assault on the body and turns up the heat much the way you tu... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
Drink more than your fill. Increasing your fluid intake should be your first step (and may be the only step needed) toward staying free of kidney stones. Six to eight 8-ounce glasses is the minimum amount you should drink every day. While water is always ... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne25th March 2008
Drink more than your fill. Increasing your fluid intake should be your first step (and may be the only step needed) toward staying free of kidney stones. Six to eight 8-ounce glasses is the minimum amount you should drink every day. While water is alway... Read >
Author: peterhutch12th March 2008
Eucalyptus oil, also known as eucalyptol, is steam-distilled from the twigs and long leathery leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus folium contains the dried leaves of older Eucalypti globulus trees. The leaves are collected after the tree has been cu... Read >
Author: Alien21st February 2008
The dried fruit of the bilberry contains 5% to 10% tannins, which act as an as tringent; these tannins may help target the bowel and help treat diarrhea. The anthocyanidins in bilberry help prevent angina episodes, reduce capillary fragility, and stabiliz... Read >
Author: Alien20th February 2008
Cold is one of the most commonly encountered conditions that is not a serious ailment but is very irritating and disturbs the daily routine work of a person. It is caused by the viral infection and is commonly known as influenza.
Below are some of ... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne20th February 2008
Mango bark is effective in the treatment of a sore throat and other throat related disorders. Its fluid that is extracted by grinding can be applied locally with favorable results. It can also be used as a throat gargle. This gargle is made by simp... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne19th February 2008
Hair and Nails: Head scalp conditions like dandruff, scaling and even hair loss get better with regular use of Neem. Yellow or brittle nails, caused by the existence of yeast or fungi, are normalized by the use of Neem, hence it is one of the best ho... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne02nd February 2008
Definition:
Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection, with the bacteria lying idle in the system for a long time, before causing any symptoms. Usually, it affects the lungs, but it can also affect any other part of the body.
Causes:
Poor h... Read >
Author: Ronny Welch02nd February 2008
Definition:
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils (glands situated in the upper part of throat) and causes various symptoms like fever, cough, etc. It is very common during childhood, and may require surgical removal of the glands if recurrence ... Read >
Author: Ronny Welch01st February 2008
Definition:
A toothache is an acute or chronic pain in the tooth, caused by any deformity in the tooth or other disorders of the mouth or oral cavity.
Causes:
Dental caries expose the nerve ending of the tooth, which is very sensitive to tempera... Read >
Author: Ronny Welch01st February 2008
Definition:
Varicose veins are the tortuous (filled with excessive blood) veins of the calf region of the legs.
Causes:
Jobs that involve standing for a long duration of time. Hard physical labor.
Second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Sy... Read >
Author: Ronny Welch23rd January 2008
Problems with menstruation are very common and are usually caused by hormone imbalance. Periods may be too heavy, too scant, too frequent, too rare, annoyingly irregular, or very painful.
Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstrual Periods)
When menstruation st... Read >
Author: Alien30th October 2007
The basil is a herbaceous annual culture plant, ramified from the ground, 20-60 cm tall with hairy stems, round-oval leaves and white or reddish flowers.Native to India, basil was held in great reverence and was used by Indians to swear their oaths in cou... Read >
Author: Alien10th August 2007
This Article provides Information on most of the Home Remedies for Cough which are especially recommended by users. First we will discuss about cough.
A cough is the body's reaction to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or ... Read >
Author: Tom alter08th August 2007
The basil is a herbaceous annual culture plant, ramified from the ground, 20-60 cm tall with hairy stems, round-oval leaves and white or reddish flowers.
The basil has been known since ancient times and is a holy plant in India, very much appre... Read >
Author: cristi25th July 2007
The basil is a herbaceous annual culture plant, ramified from the ground, 20-60 cm tall with hairy stems, round-oval leaves and white or reddish flowers.
The basil has been known since ancient times and is a holy plant in India, very much apprecia... Read >
Author: cristi01st July 2007
Infusions
Infusions are the simplest way to access the active principles of herbs. Infusions are made the way we make tea using the dried and/or powdered parts of the herb or plant. If you can find an infusion ball all the better simple add the dried ... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno11th June 2007
Mangosteen fruit benefits have been explored by many people around the globe in the recent years.
Whether it is the berry or the tasty mangosteen fruit juice, it hasn’t taken much persuasion for some to buy into the idea of drinking and eating your w... Read >
Author: Alien06th June 2007
Having originated in Southeast Asia, the whole mangosteen fruit has been revered for its taste, but also for its healing properties. Historically, the whole fruit was used to treat people both topically and internally. This was done by either grinding the... Read >
Author: MarieLouiseFalk27th May 2007
Do you suffer from the pain of arthritis? Do you get menstrual discomfort that makes even your daily routine difficult? Is your energy level low? Are you concerned about preventing heart disease? Are you interested in fighting off the seasonal cold an... Read >
Author: Terri's Blue Goose Boutique21st May 2007
An eye sty is a common infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash. Generally, an eye stye starts with a small pimple. Within the next few days, it gets filled with pus and consequently bursts and heals on its own with the draining of infection.
An e... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th April 2007
World is full of sufferings. Whenever a person gets disturbed from his daily routine his internal homeostasis gets disturbed. But one is really helpless when he or she some how gets diseased. But to cope up with these kinds of ailments one should be equip... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne24th April 2007
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that usually occurs when bacteria enter the opening of the urethra and multiply in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (u... Read >
Author: Alien14th March 2007
Rheumatism or rheumatic arthritis is one of the commonest complaints of old age. As the age advances, there is wear and tear in the joints of the body. This causes the rheumatic pains. Ayurveda calls this condition as Ama Vata. It considers rheumatism to ... Read >
Author: Tom alter07th March 2007
The open sores which appear in the mouth are called as mouth ulcers. They are white or yellow in color, and are generally accompanied with a sharp pain, which is felt most when the person is eating. The pain is quite acute when salty or spicy food passes ... Read >
Author: Tom alter06th March 2007
The liver is an extremely important organ as it is the seat of the five digestive fires of the human body and also the converter of plasma into blood. So, from an Ayurvedic point of view, the liver is the master controller of the entire body. However, the... Read >
Author: Tom alter01st March 2007
When there is a problem with the digestive system, then the stools may be voided in extremely watery form. This indicates the presence of water in the stools, which leads to dehydration. This condition is known as diarrhea.
In Ayurveda, diarrhea is kn... Read >
Author: Tom alter01st March 2007
The importance of the eyes to the human beings need not be emphasized. Eyes provide us sight, without which life would lose most of its meaning. But at the same time, eyes are constantly exposed to the external environment. Almost everyone in the world ov... Read >
Author: Dr.Anna Hardy19th February 2007
Current scientific research has confirmed the efficiency of many diabetes natural treatments. Herbs and other plants have been used for centuries as diabetes natural treatment. Only those herbs and plants that appear most successful, are relatively non-to... Read >
Author: Aron Wallad21st October 2006
Colon cleansing
According to naturopathic theory, what goes on in the bowel can cause symptoms elsewhere in the body, so colon cleansing may be indicated when there is sluggish liver function as well as bowel toxicity. Symptoms may be general fatigue, ... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz18th June 2006
Simply put, rheumatism is swelling. It is characterized by swelling and pain found on the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The term is used for a variety of related ailments in the past. Yet recently, rheumatism was subdivided into several conditio... Read >
Author: blog maintenance12th June 2006
Bowel-Controlling Preparations
Because purging the system was long a major concern of herbal medicine, the laxative powers of many herbs are well documented. Today, however, we know that the powerful purgatives used in the past were not only of questio... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams31st March 2006
Heartburn, pain in the lower chest, flatulence, and nausea are extremely common, and few sufferers ever seek professional help, preferring instead to try an assortment of antacid remedies to solve the problem. Unfortunately, trying to reduce the normal ac... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams05th January 2006
Senna Leaf Tea
Senna Leaf Tea is made from Senna Leaves. Senna Leaves comes from the small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Senna grows in most tropical regions of the world. Both its leaves... Read >
Author: Chris Jones
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